#Nine#best#destinations for the ultimate ethical #animal#experiences | #The#Independent#Howler#monkeys ’ calls can be heard up to three miles away ( istock ) INDY GO Nine best destinations for the ultimate ethical animal experiences
Make sure your desire to have a memorable animal experience doesn’t compromise their welfare Click to followThe Independent #Travel
For an animal lover the #temptation to get up and close and personal with wildlife can be #strong . While it may be difficult to accept, it’s important to recognise that your presence may actually be doing more harm than good to an animal.
#Projects offering #physical#contact with animals such as holding or posing for photographs are usually suspect and should be avoided. Question why wild animals are so docile and consider there could be a sinister reason behind it.
We’ve found 10 destinations and projects that ensure the welfare of the animals in their care remains front and centre. #Greece : sea turtles
Established in 1983, The #Sea#Turtle#Protection#Society of #Greece (#Archelon ) exists to protect the loggerhead and green turtles that reside in the waters surrounding Greece, increase awareness and understanding of their endangered status and #rehabilitate#injured animals at their centre in #Athens . https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/activity-adventure/ethical-animal-experiences-best-travel-whale-watching-big-cats-costa-rica-elephants-thailand-a8486526.html

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